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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.51, 92.14 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.51, 92.14 and 43.51 is: 65.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.51 : 92.14 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.51/92.14 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.51x = 92.14 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.51x = 4,009.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.01/61.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.18

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